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Tryfan Summit – View of Tryfan loop from Tryfan

Hard

4.8

(17)

224

hikers

Tryfan Summit – View of Tryfan loop from Tryfan

03:16

6.13km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.77 km for 847 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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82 m

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

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The visitor centre is located on the A5, approximately 5 miles south of Bethesda and approximately 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on the western side of Llyn Ogwen.
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229 m

Idwal River Waterfall

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Straight ahead over the bridge is the path to Cwm Idwal, but take time to see the waterfall and rapids on the River Idwal. Very pretty.

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3

1.07 km

Nant Bochlwyd Waterfall

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There is an amazing water fall on the llyn ogwen side of Tryfan

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4

2.30 km

Bypass route near Tryfan

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This is the start of the bypass route that avoids clambering on the Bristly Ridge. It runs to the left (east) of the ridge and is quite steep and a …

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5

2.34 km

Bwlch Tryfan (Tryfan Pass)

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Bwlch Tryfan is the pass between two of Wales' finest mountains: Tryfan and Glyder Fach. A number of trails meet here and the adventures it gives access to are wonderful. …

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6

3.16 km

Tryfan Summit

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An incredible rocky adventure playground that rises like the ancient spine of a petrified leviathan, Tryfan is without doubt one of the UK's premier mountains. The North Ridge is an …

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7

4.69 km

In terms of reputation, Llyn Bochlwyd plays second fiddle to the larger and more famous Llyn Idwal to the west. However, Bochlwyd has its own majestic charm, nestled beneath Glyder …

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8

5.59 km

View of Tryfan

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Here you have a great view of Tryfan, a mountain in the Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia. It is part of the Glyderau Group and is one of the most recognisable …

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6.13 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

666 m

442 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

2.28 km

316 m

172 m

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Monday 25 May

27°C

14°C

19 %

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